Grant Malloy Smith – “Tear Trail”-For those of you that know my other life as an educator, you might know that I’m a historian. So when a song like this comes across my desk, I’m immediately interested in the message that it’s going …
Three brand new alt pop tracks to bring some variety to your playlists
Phil and the Blanks – “GOOD LIFE ft. bella amor”-This might not be the kind of song that you expect to find on ETTG, but when this came up in our submissions it felt right. There are primarily three things that caught my …
Three excellent new indie folk tracks that will be permanent fixtures of your 2026 playlist
Our Atlantic Roots – “Fly Mr Owl”-There’s a cinematic depth to this track that captured my attention right away. Typically we curate more of a stripped down folk sound, but this one works well. The layers are deeply satisfying. Of course the vocal …
Three unique acoustic folk tunes to set a contemplative mood
Roman Lakes – “Home Tonight”-I appreciate the cathartic acoustic picking on this track. It sets a contemplative mood right from the start. Lakes has a soothing vocal that allows the lyrics to be communicated with a soft, engaging style. If you have ever …
Three unique new takes on the rock genre, showing the versatility of 2026
Stephen Day – “You Wouldn’t Know”-One of the genre tags on this track is yacht rock and that piqued my interest. “Do they still make that?” I asked myself. They absolutely sure do and this is a lovely example of the smooth rock …
EP Review: Emma O’Reilly – Sailing Home
If you are a fan of thoughtful acoustic folk music, definitely consider giving Emma O’Reilly’s new album a chance. The opening track has a melancholy energy to it, a lament about the necessity of love as a way of helping us navigate this …
Three new alt country tracks that will have you ordering another round
Andrew Shier – “Rusted and Weathered”-From the time I started listening to artist like David Ramirez back in the day, I fell for alt country as a genre. It captures what I wish mainstream country would do. This track from Shier echoes that …
Three new alternative rock tracks that are sure to get your toes tapping for this week
The Madelines – “Amy”-There’s something about the energy of this track that wins me over right away. It jams along with a solid rhythm, but then the fuzzy guitars enter and make it even better. The effect on the vocal is just right, …
Three new indie folk tunes that will remind you why you fell in love with the genre
If Diamonds Rust – “Ghost”-I’ve been a sucker for a good folk duo for about as long as I can remember. This track has all of those good butterfly feelings you hope to feel with a folk tune. The lead vocalists are both …
Three new tracks in the indie pop genre space that will have you adding to your playlist this weekend
Sarah Ek – “By Your Side”-I was taken by this song on first listen. It’s got so many elements that work well here. The production feels vintage and fresh at the same time, capturing a 70s-like pop energy that seems like it is …
